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Alleged Duterte-Xi deal not binding, House leader says
April 14, 2024, 7:42 pm
MANILA – Deputy Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II said on Sunday that the alleged gentlemen's agreement between former president Rodrigo R. Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping in connection with the highly contested West Philippine Sea (WPS) is “constitutionally void.” The agreement,… Read More
PBBM lauded for 'monumental' diplomatic win in trilateral summit
April 14, 2024, 5:50 pm
MANILA – Filipinos must continue supporting the Marcos administration and work hand in hand toward a future of peace, progress and prosperity for the country. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s trilateral meeting with United States President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida… Read More
PNP official to sue fake niece who used Edsa bus lane
April 14, 2024, 4:41 pm
MANILA – A ranking official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) will file charges against a woman who reportedly introduced herself as his niece after enforcers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) flagged her down for illegally using the Edsa bus lane on Thursday. In a… Read More
Striking transport groups urged to give way to other motorists
April 14, 2024, 4:00 pm
MANILA – Transport groups that will join the two-day strike against the government’s jeepney modernization program beginning Monday must ensure they will not cause inconvenience to the commuting public and other motorists. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director Maj. Gen. Jose… Read More
Caloocan bettor bags P222-M Grand Lotto jackpot
April 14, 2024, 2:35 pm
MANILA – A lone bettor from Metro Manila became an instant millionaire after hitting the PHP222-million jackpot of the Grand Lotto 6/55 on Saturday night. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), in an advisory Sunday, said the bettor guessed the winning combination 17- 26-30-39-14-07… Read More
P200-M loan released for ‘Pambansang Pabahay’ projects
April 14, 2024, 2:33 pm
MANILA – The Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund has released PHP200 million in developmental loans for housing projects under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. The 4PH-Project Management Office (PMO) of the Department of… Read More
DMW: 4 Filipino seafarers on board Israel-linked ship seized by Iran
April 14, 2024, 1:34 pm Updated on April 15, 2024, 1:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Sunday confirmed that four Filipino seafarers are on board the container ship MSC Aries that was seized by Iranian authorities while traversing the Strait of Hormuz, near the Gulf of Oman. Upon the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos… Read More
North Cotabato residents vote to create 8 municipalities in BARMM
April 14, 2024, 11:16 am Updated on April 14, 2024, 1:37 pm
MANILA – Residents of 63 villages in the special geographic area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in North Cotabato province have voted to create eight municipalities on Saturday. According to the plebiscite results provided by Commission on Elections… Read More
Marcos back in PH after successful trilateral summit in US
April 14, 2024, 11:01 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has returned back home following his two-day working visit to the United States (US) for a trilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden and Japan Prime Minister Kishida Fumio where he secured support for Philippine development from the two leaders.… Read More
DFA checking for Filipinos aboard Iran-seized vessel
April 14, 2024, 8:47 am
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is checking whether a Filipino national is among the crew members of a vessel seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) near the Strait of Hormuz. Once confirmed, the DFA vowed to extend all necessary assistance to ensure their… Read More
PAGASA lists 8 areas with dangerous heat index
April 14, 2024, 8:26 am
MANILA – The country will continue to experience warm and humid weather due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said on Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said eight areas in the country will experience a 42°C to 43 °C heat… Read More
NCR construction of North-South Commuter Railway to begin October
April 13, 2024, 8:18 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Railways (PNR) said construction of the Metro Manila portion of the 147-kilometer North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) will go full blast by October this year. At the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, PNR chair Michael Ted Macapagal said the National Capital… Read More
No rights violated in suspension order vs. DavNor guv – Palace
April 13, 2024, 6:54 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Saturday said it followed due process when it ordered the 60-day preventive suspension of Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib. The Office of the President (OP) made a thorough assessment of the administrative complaint filed by Board Member (BM) Orly Amit against… Read More
PDEA-Coast Guard partnership boosts fight against illegal drugs
April 13, 2024, 3:53 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have strengthened their partnership to combat shipments of illegal drugs and controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECs) to Philippine territory. PDEA Director General Undersecretary Moro… Read More
6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum in PH to draw more investments, jobs
April 13, 2024, 3:45 pm
MANILA – House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez said Saturday he is optimistic that the 6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) in Manila this year would draw a surge of foreign investments into the country, which could lead to more jobs and livelihood opportunities for Filipinos. The… Read More
Abalos orders LGUs: Intensify crackdown vs. colorum operators
April 13, 2024, 3:27 pm
MANILA – Local government units (LGUs) must pass ordinances banning operators of “colorum” vehicles from using transport terminals within their jurisdictions, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. said on Saturday. In a news release, Abalos said… Read More
PBBM to Duterte: Turn over docs related to 'secret deal' with China
April 13, 2024, 2:56 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Manila time) said he is open to sit down with former president Rodrigo Duterte and discuss the latter’s “secret deal” with China in connection with the South China Sea issue. “Baffled” by Duterte’s controversial deal with China,… Read More
US vows to beef up AFP modernization support in first 3+3 with PH
April 13, 2024, 2:06 pm
MANILA – The United States has promised to increase its support for the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) modernization in the inaugural 3+3 ministerial meeting between the two nations' security, defense, and foreign affairs agencies. The 3+3 was held in Washington DC on April 12 (US… Read More
Modified work schedule in accordance with CSC policy
April 13, 2024, 2:05 pm
MANILA – The modified work schedule from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for officials and employees in local government units (LGUs) is consistent with the Policy on Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs) issued by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for agencies and government workers nationwide. CSC Chairperson… Read More
PH reelected to UN commissions on women’s rights, sci-tech for dev’t
April 13, 2024, 1:43 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has been reelected as a member of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) for the term 2025-2029 on the heels of its successful chairmanship of the body last month.In a statement dated April 11 (US time), Philippine Ambassador and Permanent… Read More
